Rubio, Panama and China

Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit
Panama's José Raúl Mulino announced that his country would not renew its agreement with China's Belt and Road Initiative following a visit from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country amid US threats to retake control of the Panama Canal.
Marco Rubio meets with Panamanian president amid future of canal talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and toured the Panama Canal, which President Donald Trump wants to retake control.
Secy. of State Rubio: Panama must reduce China influence near canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino that Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible U.S. action.
Marco Rubio Tells Panama It Must Reduce Chinese Influence Around Canal or Face Consequences
Senator Marco Rubio urged Panama to reduce China's growing influence over the Panama Canal, warning of potential consequences if the country does not take action.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Panamanian president amid Trump's Panama Canal push
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Sunday amid his first overseas trip, as the Trump administration makes a push for control of the Panama Canal.
Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by legitimate national security interests stemming from growing concerns about Chinese activity in the Arctic and in Latin America.
Marco Rubio's 'Concerns' in First Call with China: What to Know
Secretary of State Rubio spoke with China's Director of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
‘This is not a joke’: Rubio says Trump is serious about buying Greenland
The secretary of State said purchasing the Danish territory is important to the country’s national interests in the Arctic.
Trump’s sights on acquiring Greenland is ‘national interest’: Marco Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio detailed what President Donald Trump sees in Greenland in his bid to purchase the territory, specifically how it would give the United States an advantage over China in shipping wars.
Donald Trump's interest in buying Greenland 'not a joke', Marco Rubio says
"This is in our national interest and it needs to be solved," Rubio said. Greenland's prime minister has repeatedly said the island is not for sale.
Rubio says China needs to back off in Panama
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday that the Central American ally must ...
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Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible US action
PANAMA CITY — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought a warning to Panamanian leader José Raúl Mulino on Sunday: ...
Rubio to focus on curbing immigration, countering China in Latin America
Marco Rubio is set to embark on his first diplomatic mission abroad since being confirmed to his post, visiting five ...
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Rubio warns of U.S. action if Panama does not curb Chinese influence around the canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened unspecified action if Panama does not take steps to lessen Chinese influence over ...
Eyeing China, Marco Rubio makes Central America his first trip abroad as top US diplomat
Countering Beijing and 'deepening economic partnerships' to boost regional prosperity said to be on agenda in tour that ...
Mulino: Panama will not be renewing deal on China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought a warning to Panamanian leader Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday: Immediately reduce what ...